Aug 2026: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-66798 Published on August 28, 2026
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Use after free in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-66798 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-66798
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based):- Version 1.0.0.0 and below 152.0.4191.53 is affected.